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Find all values of x in the interval 0 ≤ x ≤ 2pi for 2sin(x)tan(x)=3

This questions involves the use of trigonometric identities, specifically [1] tan(x) = sin(x)/cos(x) and [2] sin2(x) + cos2(x) = 1.
Start by rearranging the given equations to ...

Answered by Jasmin C. Maths tutor
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Find the derivative of sin(x)/x^3 with respect to x

First, bring the x to the numerator (top) as x^(-3). Then use the chain rule: State the first times derivative of the second plus state the second times the derivative of the first.State sin(x), then mult...

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Which value of x gives the greatest value of "-x^2+8x-6"

There are 2 methods of solving this: completing the square or calculus, which makes this a versatile question for both GCSE and A Level students. It is also fairly simple to adapt.
Using calculus, th...

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y =(4x)/(x^2+5) (a) Find dy/dx, writing your answer as a single fraction in its simplest form. (b) Hence find the set of values of x for which dy/dx<0

dy/dx = 4/(x^2+5) - 4x(2x)/(x^2+5)dy/dx= 4(5-x^2)/(x^2+5)^2Part B4(5-x^2)/(x^2+5)^2<05-x^2<05<x^2

Answered by Dominic K. Maths tutor
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Factorise f(x)=3x^3+8x^2-20x-16 completely

First we need to use the factor theorem to find a factor.f(1)=-25 so x-1 is not a factorf(-1)=9 so x+1 is not a factorf(2)=0 so x-2 is a factorSo x-2 is our starting point, we need to polynomial division ...

Answered by Luke B. Maths tutor
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